MURDER BY DECREE (1979)

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Murder by Decree
The Jack the Ripper Murders. Sherlock Holmes lifts the veil of secrecy, corruption and terror at the heart of the throne of England itself. Clue by clue... Murder by murder...
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
February 1, 1979
English
2h 4m
Canada, England
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper, who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by Dr. Watson, and using information provided by a renowned psychic, Robert Lees, Holmes finds that the murders may have their roots in a Royal indiscretion and that a cover-up is being managed by politicians at the highest level, all of whom happen to be Masons.
Cast & Characters
Christopher Plummer
Sherlock Holmes
James Mason
Dr. Watson
David Hemmings
Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clark
Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayle
Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgud
Prime Minister
Frank Finlay
Inspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherland
Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujold
Annie Crook
Chris Wiggins
Dr. Hardy
Tedde Moore
Mrs. Lees
Catherine Kessler
Carrie
Terry Duggan
Danny
Peter Jonfield
William Slade
Roy Lansford
Sir Thomas Spivey
Ron Pember
Makins
Ken Jones
Dock Guard
June Brown
Annie Chapman
Hilary Sesta
Catherine Eddowes
Anthony May
Lanier
Betty Woolfe
Mrs. Hudson
Iris Fry
Elizabeth Stride
Geoffrey Russell
Home Secretary
Peggy Ann Clifford
Lees' Housekeeper
Ann Mitchell
Jane
Crew
Bob Clark
Director
Elwyn Jones
Novel
John Lloyd
Novel
John Hopkins
Screenplay
Carl Zittrer
Original Music Composer
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Reginald H. Morris
Director of Photography
Bob Clark
Producer
Robert A. Goldston
Producer
René Dupont
Producer
Len Herberman
Executive Producer